• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

David O. Russell is in talks for adaptation of Boy21

July 20, 2017 by Samuel Brace

Director David O. Russell is in talks to produce an adaptation of Basketball drama Boy21.

The man behind American Hustle and The Fighter, is currently in talks to produce Boy21, a film version of Matthew Quick’s basketball novel.

Swift has already seen one of his novels adapted by O. Russell, he directed The Silver Linings Playbook starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. The film picked up eight Oscar nominations.

Boy21, published by Little, Brown and Co., tells the story of two high school seniors in a rough town that is ruled by the Irish mob. One looks after his disabled grandfather, finding some respite when playing basketball, and the other is a former basketball prodigy whose life is upended by a tragedy.

John Whittington is currently onboard as a screenwriter for the project but no director or actors are as yet signed onto the film.

John Malkovich’s Mr. Mudd, and Channing Tatum’s Free Association, are the production companies behind the movie.

Originally published July 20, 2017. Updated April 15, 2018.

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Boy21, david o russell

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

The Best Retro 2000 AD Video Games

The Essential New French Extremity Movies

The Most Iconic Cult Classics of All Time

Coming of Rage: Eight Great Horror Movies About Adolescence

10 Great Forgotten Erotic Thrillers You Need To See

Darren Aronofsky Movies Ranked from Worst to Best

10 Stunning Performances Outrageously Snubbed by the Oscars

The Rise of John Carpenter: Maestro of Horror

Back to the Future at 40: The Story Behind the Pop Culture Touchstone

The Essential Pamela Anderson Movies

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

Top Stories:

Movie Review – Frankenstein (2025)

Movie Review – Good Fortune (2025)

Movie Review – Black Phone 2 (2025)

The Top 10 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes

Slow Horses Season 5 Episode 4 Review – ‘Missiles’

Comic Book Review – Star Trek: Picard Omnibus

Movie Review – Ballad of a Small Player (2025)

10 Must-See Horror Movies Guaranteed to Make You Squirm

Movie Review – Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025)

Hasbro unveils new Star Wars: The Black Series Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Purge Trooper & Patrol Trooper figures

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

10 Essential Will Smith Movies

Underrated World War II Romance Movies For Your Watchlist

10 Essential DC Movies

The Most Iconic Moments of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles and Opinions
  • Write for Flickering Myth
  • About Flickering Myth
  • The Baby in the Basket